From dfc66993b6aa33702becdaf8a0c1ff441046c2bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RomanBapst Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:45:28 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] document VT_F_TR_OL_TM and VT_TRANS_TIMEOUT Signed-off-by: RomanBapst --- docs/en/config_vtol/vtol_quad_configuration.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/en/config_vtol/vtol_quad_configuration.md b/docs/en/config_vtol/vtol_quad_configuration.md index 836a1a9c3f..65b80aee79 100644 --- a/docs/en/config_vtol/vtol_quad_configuration.md +++ b/docs/en/config_vtol/vtol_quad_configuration.md @@ -83,6 +83,21 @@ This is the airspeed which, when reached, will trigger the transition out of mul It is critical that you have properly calibrated your airspeed sensor. It is also important that you pick an airspeed that is comfortably above your airframes stall speed (check `FW_AIRSPD_MIN`) as this is currently not checked. +#### Openloop Transition Time +Parameter: [VT_F_TR_OL_TM](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#VT_F_TR_OL_TM) + +This specifies the duration of the front transition in seconds when no airspeed feedback is available (e.g. no airspeed sensor present). +It should be set to a value which ensures that the vehicle reaches a high enough airspeed to complete the transition, e.g. airspeed should exceed [VT_ARSP_TRANS](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#VT_ARSP_TRANS). + +#### Transition Timeout +[VT_TRANS_TIMEOUT](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#VT_TRANS_TIMEOUT) + +This specifies the upper limit for the duration of the front transition. If the vehicle has not reached the transition airspeed after this time, then the transition will be aborted and a Transition Timeout Quadchute event will be triggered. + +:::note +Additionally, if an airspeed sensor is present, the transition will also be aborted if the airspeed has not reached [VT_ARSP_BLEND](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#VT_ARSP_BLEND) after the openloop transition time [VT_F_TR_OL_TM](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#VT_F_TR_OL_TM) has elapsed. This checks is used to avoid a scenario where the vehicle gains excessive speed when the airspeed sensor is faulty. +::: + ### Transitioning Tips As already mentioned make sure you have a well tuned multirotor mode.